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THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE STANTON 681

CALIBRATION STANDARD SERIES

For a long tim e, a large technological gap existed

within the record ing industry. Recording equipment STANTON CREATES THE NEW

and playback electronics had outgrown the capabil­ CALIBRATION STANDARD

MODEL 681 TRIPLE-E.

ities of the best state-of-the-art cartridge designs.

While a few units were markedly better than their Perhaps, with this cartridge, the outer limits of
contemporaries, there was no cartridge of sufficient excellence in stereo sound reproduction has been
sophistication to be used as a primary calibration reached Such is the reputation of the TRIPlE·E,
standard in sys tem checkouts for linearity and equal­ Tho Si anton 681 TRIPLE-E offer Improved track­
ization when it corresponded to a curve based on a Ing at all frequencies. II achieves perfectly flnt fre­
particular cartridge selected by the engineer. Also, qu ncy response to bllyond 20 kHz. It features
there was no accepted " standard " cartridge for A & R dramatically reduced tip mass. The slylus assembly
(artist and repertory) evaluation. Whether a prepro­ poss saes oven greater durability than had been
duction disk sa mple sound ed too "dead " or "bright " preViously thought possible to achiove.
was large ly a matter of cart ridge selection.
The Calibration Standard concept was an out­ .P£CIF1~nOH
growth of these needs. Stanton Magnetics resolved FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz 101 2 kHz ±y, dB
to produce an " absolute" cartridge standard - stereo fro m 12 kH.. to 2.2 kHz
Individually Callbraled I I Ihe flelory
cartridges of such linearity and overall quality as to OUTPUT: 0.1 mV/em/l.c. +2 dB
gain immediate acceptance within the recording and CHANNEl. SEPARATION :­ 35 dB
broadcasting industries, and of so advanced a design LOAD RESISTANCE: 47,000 ohm.
LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pF
as to rem ain the standard for years to come.
DC RESISTANCE: I ,SOO ohml I PP'OX,
How well Stan ton succeeded is evidenced by an INDUCTANCE: 830 mH I PP'OX.
almost un iversal acceptance of Calibration Standard CHANNEl. BALANCE: Within 2 dB
car1ridges by engineers, music critics and music ians, STYLUS TIP: 0.2. 0.1 mil Elllplical DIAmond
Now, the famous Calibration Standard Series, desig­ TRACKINO FORCE: Arm S. lUngwlth Bru l h : 2 ±~ llrams
nated the 681, consists of four superb cartrid ges. Reaulling Trl cklnll Fome: 1 2:~ lI..m
They feature an incredib ly low mass, moving magneti c CARTRIDGE WEIGHT:" - 5.5 gram.
system which is but 1/ 5 to 1/ 10 that of ordinary MOUNTING DIMENSIONS; y,', mo unllng cenle ..
pickups. Its frequen cy response from 10Hz to 20,000 APPLICATION : CrilicelUot. nlng
Hz Is virtually a straight line. Every 681 is guaranteed SUGGESTED RETAIL: 190.00
to meet th e specifi cations within exacting limits and "Ref. ranee I kHz.
tha most meaningful wa rranty possible - Individual • "BRUSH welOHT (Sell SupPortlngl 1 gram - 'or P,011l811onBI
Application. ,equlrtng preclee cueing. the " Longh I," Bru.h Is
calibration test results-comes packed with each unit. Gully lemovable wllhoul tho ull 01 10011.
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FOR THE MOST CRITICAL LISTENING ­ THE RECORDING CHANNEL

LOW MASS AND TRACKING FORCE CALIBRATION STANDARD

MODEL 6B1EE MODEL 681A

For anyone who listens "professionally," the Indispensable for the recording engineer as a
681 EE oHe rs an au di o quality that is equally satis­ calibration standard for recording system checkout.
fyin g to the audiophile. H igh compliance, low mass Features extreme linearity plus widest and flattest
and low trac king fo rc e assure minimum wear for possible response essential for precise alignment
irreplac eable records an d archi ves . Built-in "Lon g­ of cutting heads.
hair" brush kee ps dust away from stylus, p ro tects Factory calibrated frequency response meets
rec ord grooves, redu ces noise-all without affec ting the most rigid toleran c e s. Built-in "Longhair"
stylus force. El li ptical s tylus tip eliminates inner­ brush keeps dust away from stylus, protects record
groove distortion c ause d by pinch effect. grooves and reduces noise-all without affecting
stylus force.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz to 10 kHz ±v. dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz 10 10 kHz ±v. dB
'rom 10kHz 10 20 kHz 'rom 10kHz to 20 kHz
Individually Callbraled at Ihe 'aclory Individually Calibraled al the 'actory
OUTPUT: 0.82 mV /cm/sec. ±2 dB OUTPUT: 1.0 mV/cm/lec. ± 2 dB
CHANNEL SEPARATION:" 35 dB CHANNEL SEPARATION:" 35 dB
LOAD RESISTANCE: 47,000 ohm. LOAD RESISTANCE : 47,000 ohms
LOAD CAPACITANCE : 275 pF LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pF
DC RESISTANCE: 1,300 ohm. appro•. DC RESISTANCE: 1,300 ohms appro•.
INOUCTANCE: 930 mH appro • • INDUCTANCE: 930 mH appro • .
CHANNEL BALANCE: WUhln 2 dB CHANNEL BALANCE: WUhln 2 dB
STYLUS TIP: 0.2.0.7 mil Elilplical Diamond STYLUS TIP: 0.7 mil Spherical Diamond
TRACKING FORCE: Arm SeIling with Brush : 2V. 2::% gram. TRACKING FORCE: Arm Setting wUh Brush: 3 2:1" grams
R8I ultlng Tracking Force : lV. 2:~ grams Reouillng Tracking Force: 22:1" gram.
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT :" 5.5 gram. CARTRIDGE WEIGHT:" 5.5 gram.
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: 'h" moun ling cenle.. MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: V." moun ling cenlers
APPLICATION: Critical Listening APPLICATION: Recording Channel Calibration
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $78.00 SUGGESTED RETAIL: $72.00
' Relerence 1 kHz .
'Rele re nce 1 kHz.
" BRU SH WEIG HT (Sel f Supponing): 1 gram - l or Proless lonel
Applications requiring prealae cueing, tho "Longhair" Brush la "BRUSH WE IG HT (Se ll Suppo rting): 1 gram - for Professional
easily removable Wilhoul the use 01 10018. Applications requiring prec is. cueing. Ihe " Longhair" Brush Is
easily removable without the use of lools .
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SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND

ENGINEERED FOR DISCO USE

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MODEL 680EL

Discotheques represent one of the most grueling

professional situations for a pickup that can be
imagined. Not only must the cartridge achieve a
particularly high level of sound excellence, it must
STa~T n do so in the "live" environment of back cueing , slip
cueing, heavy tracking forces, vibration and potential
mishandling . .. where a damaged stylus means much
more than lost music ... it means lost business. The
THE 680 STEREO STANDARD SERIES
680 EL meets the challenge head on - and satisfies it!
This series was developed for qualities of rugged­ The 680 EL comes complete with a spare stylus,
ness, born out of the needs of the Disco industry. since it is imperative in a "live" disco situation to be
Here is where a cartridge has to face probably the able to make an immediate "on duty" replacement.
toughest physical demands of any professional situ­ Replacement styli are sold eitheir singly or in packs
ation . The result was a cartridge, the 680 EL, designed of three.
and engineered with optimum balance of vertical
SPECIFICATIONS:
stylus force, compliance and stylu s shank strength. FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 18 kHz
Its toughness and sound excellence make it a per­ OUTPUT: 0.82 mV/cm/sec . ±2 dB
fect choice too, for on-the-air use by the broadcast CHANNEL SEPARATION:' 30 dB
LOAD RESISTANCE: 47,000 ohms
industry, in fact, anywhere that there's a need for
LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pF
toughness and sound quality. DC RESISTANCE: 1,300 ohms appro• .
As a result of the techniques learned in producing INDUCTANCE: 930 mH appro• .
the extra tough "workhorse" cartridge, Stanton also CHANNEL BALANCE: Within 2 dB
STYLUS TIP: 0.4 • 0.7 mil Ellipllcal Diamond
developed a cartridge not quite so tough, but perfect
TRACKING FORCE: 2 to 5 grams
for critical listening, the 680 EE. It is more strongly CARTRIDGE WEIGHT : 5.5 gram.
constructed than most cartridges; yet it possesses MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: Y2" mounting centers
outstanding listening characteristics, and it tracks at SUGGESTED RETAIL: $90.00
(Price Includes spare Itylus)
the very lightest forces.
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LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pF '"3
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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: '1/2" mounting centers '"'"a.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $62.50

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PROFESSIONAL
STANDARD
SEAlES

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

LIGHT-TRACKING TONE ARMS

MODEL 600EE

When the situation requires critical auditions and

record evaluation , this model, the 600EE, is an ex­
cellent solution . Its wide popularity and acceptance
are legendary . It has a highly polished diamond ellip­
STANTON 600 BROADCAST STANDARD-H.P. tical tip - and it tracks at a light 1 to 2 grams. Its
qualities are much appreciated by audiophiles with
This is an important group in Stanton's Professional sophisticated home entertainment systems, as well
Standard Series of cartridges. It's designated "The as by professionals who make it an important acces­
Broadcast Standard - H.P." , and it represents a note­ sory to their objectives.
worthy advance in cartridge design and engineering.
Some outstanding features of Stanton's top-of-the­
line 681 Series have been carefully engineered into
this new series in order to produce pick-ups of out­ SPECIFICATIONS :
standingly High Performance. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 2'12 dB

From a specification standpoint, these cartridges OUTPUT: 1.0 mV/cm/ .ec . ±2 dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION:· 35 dB
feature reduced tip mass to provide outstanding fre­
LOAD RESISTANCE : 47,000 ohm.
quency response for both on-the-air use and critical
LOAD CAPACITANCE : 275 pF
record listening . They have a remarkable ability to DC RESISTANCE: 800 ohms appro • .
withstand ru gged ha ndling witholjt sacrifice of audio INDUCTANCE: 550 mH appro •.
quality, thus assuring high quality sound with min­ CHANNEL BALANCE: Within 2 dB
imum maintenance . The Broadcast Standard-H.P. STYLUS TIP: 0.3 • 0.7 mit Elliptical Diamond
achieved immediate acceptance as a fine solution TRACKING FORCE: 1- 2 gram.
for the Audiophile, who is seeking a pick-up worthy CARTRIDGE WEIGHT: S grams
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: 1h" Mounting Cenlers
of the rest of his fine equipment, as well as the pro­
SUGGESTED RETAIL : $55 .00
fessiona l who needs a precision product to help
achieve his objective . • Reference 1 kHz .
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FOR AUDITIONING AND DELICATE

FOR USE IN DEMANDING

TRANSCRIBING WORK
BROADCAST APPLICATIONS

MODEL 600E
MODEL 600A

A brilliant performer due to its elliptical stylus tip

In all bro adcas t usages, the 600A is applic able to
- and tracking force of only 1 V2 to 3 grams . It is
those situations that demand a sphe rical stylus tip ­
widely admired and used both for tran sc ribing by
and a cartridge that tracks at 2 to 4 grams. It is
professionals in radio stations, both AM and FM,
widely employed by hundreds of radio sla tions for
around the world - and for enjoyable home enter­
on-the-air usage and it performs with great excellence
tainment listening by audiophiles. Stanton 's Model
and dependability. Excellent frequency re sponse and
600E is exceptionally durable and dependable for a
channel separation easily surpass the requirements
cartridge of this caliber.
of most broadcast standards.

SPECIFICATtONS:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz 10 20 kHz ±2 <lB SPECIFICATIONS:

NOMINAL OUTPUT : 1.0 mV/em/see . =:2 dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz 10 20 kHz ±2 dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION : ' 35 dB OUTPUT: 1.0mV/em/lee. ±2 dB

LOAD RESISTANCE : 47,000 ohm. CHANNEL SEPARATION': 35 dB

LOAD RESISTANCE : 47,000 ohm.

LOAD CAPACITANCE : 275 pF

LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pF

DC RESISTANCE: 800 ohms Ipprox.

INDUCTANCE: 550 mH Ipprox. DC RESISTANCE: 800 oh ms appro• .

Wllhln 2 dB INDUCTANCE: 550 mH appro•.

CHANNEL BALANCE:
STYLUS TIP: 0.4 x 0.7 mil Eillpliell Diamond CHANNEL BALANCE: Wllhln 2 dB

1 V, 10 3 gram.
STYLUS TIP: 0.7 mil Eiliplieal Diamond

TRACKING FORCE :
S gram.
TRACKING FORCE: 2104 grams

CARTRIDGE WEIGHT:
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT: 5 grams

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: V2" Mounting Centers

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: Y2" Mounting Cantara

SUGGESTED RETAIL : S50.00

SUGGESTED RETAIL : $45.00

• Refe ren ce 1 kHz.

'Reference 1 kHz.
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FOR CRITICAL AUDITIONING

AND RECORD EVALUATION

MODEL 500EE

FOR HEAVY-DUTY ON-THE-AIR USE

WITH ELLIPTICAL 0.4
MODEL 50DE
X 0.7 MIL TIP I
Higfil performance in an elliptical cartridge is
the major characteristic of the 500EE. Low mass,
and small tip radii combine to achieve the utmost
Like the Model 500AL, sturdy construction is
one of the major attributes of this fine cartridge. Its
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slightly larger radii than the 500EE, combined with
in performance at low tracking forces. This phono­
graph cartridge will outperform most frequency and
response standards in broadcast system require­
ments and will suit the most critical "audiophile"
tougher armature suspension, assures excellent
life expectancy and freedom from wear. Tracks at
narrower range of forces (2-5 grams) than the
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500AL. Ideal for broadcast studio and serious home
requirements for its ability to perform in fine high

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tape recording enthusiasts.
fidelity component equipment.

SPECifiCATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

OUTPUT:
20 Hz 10 10 kHz _ 1 dB
10k Hz to 20 kHz ,', 3 dB
1.0mVlem/see . · 2dB
FREOUENCY RESPONSE:

OUTPUT:

20 Hz to 10 kHz ::': 1 dB
10 kHz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB
1.0mVIcm/sec. _2dB
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CHANNEL SEPARATION:'
35 dB
CHANNEL SEPARATION:' 35 dB
lOAD RESISTANCE:
LOAD CAPACITANCE:
DC RESISTANcE:
47,000 ohms
275 pI'
750 ohms appro•.
LOAD RESISTANCE:

CABLE CAPACITANCE:

DC RESISTANCE:

47,000 ohms
275 pF
750 ohms appro ••
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INDUCTANCE:
465 mH appro•.
465 mH appro•.

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INDUCTANCE:
CHANNEL BALANCE:
Within 2 dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: Within 2 dB
STYLUS TIP:
0.4.0.7 mil Elliptica' Diamond
STYLUS TIP: 0.3 .0.7 mil Elliptical Diamond
TRACKING FORCE:
2·5 grlms
TRACKING FORCE: 1·2 grams
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT:
5 gr'.ms
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT:
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS:
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
S grams
Y2" Mounting centers
$40.00
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS:

SUGGESTED RETAIL:

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$35.00
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"Reference 1 kHz.
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FOR HEAVY·DUTY ON·THE·AIR USE FOR AUDITIONING - DURABLE, WITH LOWER

WITH EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION MASS AND TRACKING FORCE _
MODEL SOGA MODEL 500AA

I For all around bro adcast application the 500A is

widely recognized and applauded. It satisfies the
most stringent requirements of th e control room,
One of a seri es of Stanton cartridges renown ed
for durability, Model 500AA offers reduced t ip
mass and tracking force to provide outstanding fre ­
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from Bach to rock. Frequency response and sepa­ qu ency response to profession als operating radio
ration meet or exceed broadcast stand ards. This
highly serviceable cartridge has truly become a
" legend in its own time."
stations for both on-th e-air us e and auditioning of
records prior to broadcast. I
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 10 kHz ± 1 dB

10 kHz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB
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10 kHz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB OUTPUT : l .amV/cm/sec . :!:2dB

OUTPUT: I .OmV Icm/••c. ± 2dB CHANNEL SEPARATION:' 35 dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION:' 35 dB LOAD RESISTANCE : 47,000 ohm.

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LOAD RESISTANCE: 47,000 ohm. LOAD CAPACITANCE: 215 pf
LOAD CAPACITANCE: 275 pf
DC RESISTANCE: 750 ohme Appro • •
DC RESISTANCE: 750 ohms .ppro•.
INDUCTANCE: 485 mH Appro ••
INDUCTANCE: 485 mH Ippro•.

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CHANNEL BALANCE: W ilhin 2 dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: Within 2 dB
STYLUS TIP: 0.7 mil Sph.ricil Dilmond STYLUS TIP : 0.5 mil Spheric.1 Di.mond
TRACKING fORCE : 2105 gram. TRACKING FORCE : t -2'/2 gr.mo
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT: 5 gram.
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT : 5l1r• mo
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS :
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
'I." Mountinll c.nt.r.
$30.00
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS :
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
Jh H Mounting cent.,.
$35.00
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and particularly for its wide use by disc jockeys, the
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CHANNEL BALANCE: Within 2 dB
STYLUS TIP :
TRACKING FORCE:
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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS :
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
If2 0' Mounting center.

$30.00 I
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ENGINEERING PLAYBACK­
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DISCRETE, 4-CHANNEL

QUADRAHEDRAl
STYLUS DESIGN ...
THE OUADRAHEDRAL
STYLUS ASSEMBLY
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THE STANTON 780/400 CARTRIDGE
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THE STANTON 780/0 CARTRIDGE
A totally revolutionary stylus design concept turns
out to be the answer for discrete playback! Stanton
created this stylus for its four channel cartridge .
With the introduction of the Discrete Four-Channel
record, another order of magnitude of performance
was required of the cartridge. The Stanton 780/0 was
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This is the first American designed and manufac­ designed and engineered to faithfully reproduce not
tured stylus assembly developed for discrete four­
channel records . It was especially engineered for the
Stanton 780/4DO cartridge .
only 20 Hz to 20 kHz AM signals, but also the 30 kHz
modulated signals in the record 's grooves. It has a
frequency response that provides excellent perform­
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The performance of this remarkable cartridge ful­ ance and crosstalk characteristics out to 45 kHz. This
fills all the extensive demands and sophisticated re­
quirements necessary for playback of all the material
recorded on discrete discs. And while performing bril­
advance was the result of the combination of an
improved cartridge design and a new high perform­
ance stylus assembly, the OUADRAHEDRAL.
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liantly , it is actually very kind to records in terms of The Stanton 780/0 not only provides outstanding
wear. Stanton's own engineers, whose professional
products are the standards of the industry, tested and
proved its characteristics, and report that it functions
performance when playing the new discrete four­
channel records, but also provides superior perform­
ance when playing standard stereo records, or Four­
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with total reliability in every measurable aspect. channel Matrix Derived Compatible Systems.

780/4DQ SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE :'
OUTPUT:
10·50,000 Hz ±2V, dB
0.6 mV/cm/.ec ±2 dB
780/Q SPECtFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:' 10·45,000 Hz ±2V, dB
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OUTPUT: 0.6 mV /cm / aec ±2 dB

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CHANNEL SEPARATION:' 35 dB CHANNEL SEPARATION :' 30 dB
RESISTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 675 ohms RESISTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 675 ohm.
INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 290 mH INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 290 mH
TRACKING FORCE:' Arm Seiling w:ith Brush : 3 ± V, grams TRACKING FORCE:' Arm Selling with Brush: 3 ±Y2 grams
Resulting Tracking Force: 2 ± Y2 grams Resulting Tracking Force: 2 ± Y:z grams
SUGGESTED RETAIL ' $125.00 $75.00

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SUGGESTED RETAIL:
REPLACEMENT STYLUS REPLACEMENT STYLUS
STYLUS NO . SIZE COLOR PRICE STYLUS NO. SIZE COLOR PRICE
780/4DO 4DO Ouadrahedral Black w/Silver $45.00 7BO/0 Q Ouadrahedral Black w/Silver $33.00
"4DO" "Q"
Noles:
1. When the cartridge load is the recommend ed lOOK ohms
and 100 pF.
2. Relerence 1 kHz.
Noles:
1. When the cartridge load is the recommend ed lOOK ohm s
and 100 pF.
2. Reference 1 kHz.
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3. Recommended by manufacturer for optimum perfor­ 3. Recommended by manulacturer for optimum perfar·
mance.

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SELECTED AS " BEST BUY" BY LEADING
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CONSUMER BUYING GUIDES · -

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ...

PRICED FOR THE AUDIOPHILE
' Th ey're both well kn own but we're not permitt ed to
divu lge th ei r identi ty.
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STANTON
TURNTABLES
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FEATURE
GYROPOISE~
MAGNETIC
SUSPENSION
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HERE IS A LISTING OF THE
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STANTON TURNTABLE'S FEATURES ­
MANY OF THEM EXCLUSIVE
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1. Gyropoise® - Irictionless magnetic suspension 01
the platte r.
2. Die cast aluminum T-Bar lor sturdy structure.
3. 2-Speed changer lor 33 rpm and 45 rpm playback.
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MODEL 8004 GYROPOISE TURNTABLES ­ 4. 24-Pole synchronous high torque motor.

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COMPLETE WITH THREE UNIQUE FEATURES

1. GYROPOISEl'I ­
5. Belt drive lor noiseless operation.
6. 1 '¥' die cast machined aluminum platter.
platter.
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Frictionl ess magn eti c susp ension be aring thus th e

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7. Unipoise@ ­ single point tone arm suspension.
pl atter makes no vertic al c ontact wit h th e body of th e
structure. No contac t means much less wea r and S. Anti-skate control adaptable to all types 01 styl i.
noise. 9. Magnetic hold bar lor tone arm convenience.
10. Stylus force slide (range 0-4 grams) .
2. UNIPOISE -
Single point tone arm susp ension ­ th e arm is sup­
ported by a singl e piv ot for both la te ral and vertic al
movem ent.
11. Stanton state-ol-the-art stereo or discrete
cartridges.
12. Viscous damped cueing control lor leatherlight
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lowering 01 stylus.
3. STANTON STATE-OF-THE-ART
CARTRIDGE ­
Each model is equipped with a top quality cartr idge
13. Handsome walnut veneer base (comes complete
with dust cover).
14. Comes equipped with low capacitance cables
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to i nsure perfec t sound reproducti on. lor use with 4-channel discrete systems.

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TURNTABLE MODEL 8004 SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE SYSTEM: 24 Pote .ynchronoul motor
precilion ground bert drive
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SPEEDS :
331f.J and 45 rpm ± 0.3 %
WOW AND FLUTTER :

RUMBLE:

STYLUS FORCE RANGE:

.07% din 45507 weighted

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- 60 dB din 45539
weighted
0-4 grams
b"TaNTOO
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TRACKING ERROR :
±1.7' max.

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ANTI-SKA TE:
Adju'labto with separate
lie ales for all typel of Ityll

POWER REQUIREMENTS :
105-125V 60 H. 3 Walls
STANTON HEADPHONES •..
DIMENSIONS:
13" x 14¥4" x 7"
TOP PERFORMANCE FOR
NET WEIGHT :
12 lb•.
EVERY PURPOSE
MODEL. B004·n B

WITH 600EE DEPENDABL.E

STEREO CARTRIDGE

TRACKING FO RCE: ' 1-2 grams

Stanton has created a full range of profe ss ional
quality headph ones. There is one to prec isely suit
the needs of every potenti a l listener. To li sten is to
be convinced - let your Stanton dealer demon strate
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ' 20 Hz to 20 kHz

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the se phones to you,

r CHANNEL SEPARATION :
OUTPUT:
INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL :
35 dB
1.0 mV /c m/ ••c. ±2 dB
550 mH oppro, .
RESISTANCE EACH CHANNEL : 800 ohms appro'.
STYLUS TYPE: 0 .3.0.7 mil Eiliplical Diamond
SUGGESTED RETAIL:

MODEL. 8004·n A

WITH TT680EE REMARKABLE

$172.50

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STEREO CARTRIDGE ·

1 ::+::~~ gram

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TRACKING FORCE:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE :' 20 Hz 10 20 kHz
CHANNEL SEPARATION : 35 dB
OUTPUT : 0.82 mV / cm / sec. ±2 dB
INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL : 930 mH approx .

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STYLUS TYPE :
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
1,300 ohms approx .
0 .3:11: 0 .7 mil Elliplical Diamond
$119 .95
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MODEL. B004·11

WITH TIS81 TRIPL.E· E CALIBRATED

STEREO CARTRIDGE·

TRACKING FORCE :' I ~tt gram STANTON'S STEREOIWAFERS'" MODEL XXI

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10-22,000 Hz - THE LIVEST SOUND AND L.OOK

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CHANNEL SEPARATION : 35dB
OUTPUT : O.7mV / cm/u.c ±2 dB Ultra thin headphones, designed and engineered
INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL : 930 mH Appro' . to provide extr eme comfort over long li stening peri·
RESISTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 1300 ohm. Appro ,. od s, a pa rticular wide frequency response, and a
STYLUS TYPE: 0.2, 0.7 mil Eiliplical Diamond
broad dynamic range . A major factor in the succ ess

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S UGGESTED RE TAIL : $1 99 .95
of the design is th e use of rare earth elem ents in the
MODEL. 8004·1Y
compound of the permanent magnets of each ear·
WITH TT780 / 40Q 4·CHANNEL DISCRETE
piece . Besides having sup erior magnelic propert ies ,
AND STEREO CARTRIDGE'
these magnet s are also of mu c h smaller size , while

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE :
CHANNEL SEPARATION :
OUTPUT :
2 ± Vl grams
10-50,000 Hz
35 dB
O.6mV / cm/lec ±2 dB
still achi eving an improved res pon se over headph ones
incorporating conventional permanent magnet s. I
INDUCTANCE EACH CHANNEL: 290 mH SPECIFICATIONS :
RESISTANCE EACH CHANNEL:
STYLUS TYPE:
SUG G ESTE D RET AIL :
NOTES : 1. Reco mmended by man ufaclu re r for opli mum
1!!17 5 0hml
Quadrahedral Oiamond
$224.95
FREQUENCY RESPONSE :
SENSITIVITY:
MAXIMUM POWER INPUT:
DISTORTION:
20 Hz 10 22 kHz ±5 dB
110 dB SPL' at 0.2 YO lis Inpul
0 . 1 Walls rms
Less than V, % @ 110 dB SPL'
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INPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms nominal

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2. When the ca rtri dg e is terminat ed in th e reco mmend ed

r lo ad of 47K oh ms al 275PF.
3. When th e c artr idg e is Icrm maled in th e reco mmend ed
l oad o f l OO K ohms an d 100PF
• ABOVE CARTRIDGES FEATURE THE
WEIGHT :
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
6 oz. (including cord & plug)
$69 .95

· So und Pres sur e Le ve l.

" LON GHAIR " BRUSH A SSEMBLY

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THE DYNAPHASE SIXTY FIVE FOUR C

It 's a four channel phone wilh a switch that permits
THE DYNAPHASE FORTY
The new Stanton Dynaphase Forty has a unique
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use also for conventional stereo. Extraordinarily bal­ wide-range dynamic reproduction system, correctly
anced, it can actually place the listener in clearly ­
recognized areas of the performance area.
SPECIFICATIONS:
acoustically mounted to precisely channel the highs
and lows into each ear.
SPECIFICATIONS :
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 60 Hz-l0 kHz ±3 dB
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

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SENSITIVITY: 100 dB SPL' @ 0.10 Volls input SENSITIVITY: 100 dB SPL' @ 0.10 Yolts
@ 1 kHz 1o, each channel Input @ 1 kHz
MAXIMUM POWER INPUT: 0.2 watts rms MAXIMUM POWER INPUT: 0.5 watts rms
DISTORTION: Less than 1% @ 115 dB SPL'
DISTORTION: Less than Y,% @ 110 dB SPL' INPUT IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms nominal
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
WEIGHT:
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
·Sound Pressure Level.
@ 1 kHz: 15 Ohms ±20%
19 ozs.
$69.95
WEIGHT:
SUGGESTED RETAIL:
• Sound Pressu fa Level.
21 oz.
$44.95
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THE DYNAPHASE SIXTY

Designed just like a fine two-way loudspeaker system,
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with a separate dynamic woofer and tweeter in each THE DYNAPHASE TWENTY EIGHT
earpiece. Extremely wide frequency response and
unusually realistic sound reproduction.
SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40 Hz-l1 kHz ±3 dB
SO light in weight with its open audio foam cush­
ions. Carefully stitched headband that adjusts per­
fectly to your head. FabulOUS sound.
SPECIFICATIONS :

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30 HZ-18 kHz ±6 dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 30 Hz-19 kHz ±4 dB

SENSITIVITY:

MAXIMUM POWER INPUT:

DISTORTION:
100 dB SPL' @ 0.11 Volls
input @ 1 kHz
0.5 Walls ,ms
Less than 1% @ 115 dB SPL'
SENSITIVITY:

MAXIMUM POWER INPUT:

DISTORTION:
100 dB SPL' @ 0.10 yolts
Input @ 1 kHz
0.3 walls rmS
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Less than 1 % @ 100 db SPL'
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms nominal

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INPUT IMPEDANCE : 8 ohms nominal
WEIGHT: 28
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OZO . WEIGHT: 10.9 oz.
SUGGESTED RETAIL : $ 64 .95 SUGGESTED RETAIL: $27.95
·Sound Pressure Level. ·Sound Pressure Level.

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